George Bevir

Before joining IBC George Bevir was facilities and technology editor at weekly UK magazine Broadcast where he launched Broadcast Tech, a bi-monthly magazine about the technology used to create and deliver TV. Before joining Broadcast he lived in Dubai where he wrote about the telecoms, media and technology industries in the Middle East and Africa. Before moving into journalism, George worked for Red Bee Media as a transmission scheduler.

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BT in talks to join ITV and BBC’s Britbox streaming consortium?
2019-06-10T12:31:00
BT is reported to be considering backing upcoming streaming service Britbox, which is backed by ITV and the BBC.
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BBC launches Step into Tech scheme
2019-06-05T11:00:00
The BBC has launched a scheme to encourage more women to pursue a career in software engineering.
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Tektronix to merge with Telestream
2019-04-26T11:38:00
Test and measurement firm Tektronix Video is to be merged with Telestream.
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Verizon to sell YouTube TV and Douyu files for IPO
2019-04-26T09:12:00
Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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Amazon and Liberty Global strike Prime set-top box deal
2019-04-23T13:47:00
Virgin Media is set to be the first of Liberty Global’s European operations to offer Amazon Prime Video via its set-top box.
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NAB boss hits out at tech giants
2019-04-08T18:28:00
NAB 2019: Tech giants and social media firms should be subject to greater regulation, according to NAB president and chief executive Gordon Smith.
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Avid unveils "reimagined" Media Composer at NAB2019
2019-04-07T01:58:00
NAB 2019: Avid today unveiled an overhauled Media Composer at the company’s Connect event, where chief executive Jeff Rosica pledged to end the practice of announcing products without an imminent shipping date.
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ITV closes in on programmatic ad tech deal
2019-03-28T22:02:00
UK broadcaster ITV is edging closer to rolling out a programmatic ad tech platform for its live and on-demand service ITV Hub as it plays “catch up” with its use of data and analytics.
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Apple unveils new streaming service
2019-03-25T19:49:00
Apple has launched Apple TV+, a subscription streaming service that will include original content and be available via the firm’s overhauled Apple TV app.
Industry Trends
Liberty boss: Video is "killer app" for 5G
2019-03-01T12:49:00
MWC19: Telecom operators are nervous about the level of investment required for 5G, but video will be the “killer app” to support the consumer business case, according to Liberty Global chief executive Mike Fries.
Industry Trends
Amazon seeks telcos to distribute video
2019-02-28T14:42:00
Amazon is keen to sign up telcos to its partner distribution programme in a bid to overcome the “big problem” of reaching viewers without credit cards.
Industry Trends
Mobile chiefs warn governments against cashing in on 5G
2019-02-25T14:18:00
The benefits of 5G won’t be realised unless governments pull back from treating the auction of valuable spectrum as a “golden goose”, according to telecom leaders speaking at Mobile World Congress.
Industry Trends
Weekly news round-up: Viacom to focus on mobile and BBC's iPlayer plans
2019-01-10T16:57:00
Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
Industry Trends
The Favourite leads Bafta Film Awards nominations
2019-01-09T10:53:00
Bafta has revealed the shortlist for this year’s Film Awards, with The Favourite nominated in 12 categories.
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Golden Globes: The winners
2019-01-07T12:55:00
Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody scooped the award for best drama at last night’s Golden Globes.
Industry Trends
Tony Hall: EBU can tackle fake news
2019-01-07T11:29:00
The EBU has a vital role to play in the battle against fake news, according to Tony Hall, the organisation’s new president and director general of the BBC.
Industry Trends
Weekly news round-up: Netflix pulls comedy show and Yankees' bid for Yes Network
2019-01-03T13:08:00
Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
Industry Trends
Welcome to Insight: Your guide to IBC2018
2018-08-10T10:50:00
Welcome to this first edition of Insight, your new guide to this year’s show and conference. The aim of this magazine is to introduce you to the technology trends, industry themes and keynote speakers that will shape IBC2018.
Executive Interviews
Interview: Lily Cole and Kwame Ferreira, Impossible
2018-08-08T11:48:00
Planet-centric design is user-centred, because it’s in humans’ best interests to have a healthy planet, say Impossible founders and IBC2018 keynote speakers Lily Cole and Kwame Ferreira.
Industry Trends
Weekly news roundup: Nine acquires Fairfax and Facebook's value plummets
2018-07-27T07:00:00
Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.